Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs

I am Clay Hodges, an attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. For the past 20 years, I have been representing individuals injured by defective products, problematic medications, and toxic exposures. Today, I am following up on the Camp Lejeune toxic water litigation. If you, one of your family members, or someone you know suffered extended exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, it is essential to file an administrative claim with the US Navy before August 10, 2024. That is a firm deadline, so missing it would mean losing out on any chance of compensation. While filing the claim is not overly complex, I strongly recommend seeking legal guidance from someone well-versed in this type of litigation. Remember the cutoff date, and don’t delay in taking action if you are in a position to pursue a claim. Stay tuned for more! Show Highlights: Links and resources: If you think you may have a litigation case, call Clay at 919-334-6277. Check out Clay Hodges's website Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice nor intended to be legal advice. If you need a legal opinion about your particular case, contact me or another attorney.

A remarkable new law has just been passed that will open a channel to financial compensation for people exposed to toxic water at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Those exposed to the toxic water developed serious health problems, including many cancers. Before going to law school, attorney Clay Hodges was an English instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville. He spent several years teaching US Marines, their spouses, children, and other dependents. He also taught classes directly on the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune, so he is very familiar with Camp Lejeune and the Jacksonville area. In August 2022, President Joe Biden signed the new bill that created a federal cause of action related to toxic water at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. In today’s podcast, attorney Hodges reviews certain parts of the bill, unpacks the language, and dives into the details of the exciting new legislation called the Camp Lejune Justice Act of 2022. Stay tuned to hear the details of the recently legislated Camp Lejune water act. Show highlights Links and resources: If you think you may have a case, call Clay at 919-546-8788 to discuss further. Check out Clay Hodges's website

Exactech Inc. has been in business since 1985. The company focuses on developing products for joint replacements, including hip, knee, and ankle replacements. Exactech’s components for joint replacement have been useful, and may have performed well over the years. However, in June of 2021, Exactech Inc. had to issue a series of recalls for several different plastic liner implants that fit within the normal artificial hip, knee, and ankle replacements because they caused a great deal of problems for patients. In this podcast, attorney Clay Hodges gives an overview of the series of recalls that Exactech has issued for its polyethylene liners for hip, knee, and ankle joint replacement surgeries that will lead to litigation. Between 2008 and 2021, more than 89,000 Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Liners from Exactech got implanted worldwide, and since 2004, Exactech has sold 140,732 liner tibial base plates for knee replacements. Exactech is taking this problem seriously. So if you have had a hip, knee, or ankle replacement done in the last 15 years, stay tuned to find out how to know if you have one of Exactech’s recalled products implanted in your body and what you can do if you have one. Show highlights: FDA website Links and resources: If you think you may have a case against Exactech, call Clay at 919-546-8788. Check out Clay Hodges's website U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Metal-on-metal artificial hip devices have been available for more than twenty years. Years ago, product manufacturers thought that metals like titanium, cobalt, and chromium used in the construction of artificial hips would last a lot longer than the regular shelf life of other artificial hips using plastics and ceramic materials, particularly for athletes and active people. Unfortunately, those metals have caused many problems, like metallosis, which happens when metal particles grind away from the artificial hip and leach into the bloodstream and surrounding tissue, causing pseudotumors, high levels of metal in the blood, and other problems. Various manufacturers developed different metal-on-metal artificial hips. In most cases, it did not go well for the thousands of patients who had hip replacement surgery. Hundreds of thousands of those patients have subsequently become plaintiffs in litigation against all those companies. In this podcast conversation, Attorney Clay Hodges updates on the Smith & Nephew Birmingham hip litigation, which has been going on for several years. The litigation has become quite active lately, with many new cases filed. Stay tuned to hear the details, and find out what it could mean for you if you have had a hip replacement done in the last ten to fifteen years. Show highlights: Smith & Nephew first began to sell the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing device in the United States in 2006. The different types of surgery required for the two Birmingham hip systems at play in this litigation.With the first type of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System, Smith & Nephew provided the resurfacing components only. That was approved by the FDA in 2006.Smith & Nephew described the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System as a good choice for more active patients because the company said it would last longer than other systems.While companies like Zimmer and DePuy were having trouble with their own MoM artificial hips, Smith & Nephew claimed that its Birmingham hip was a different type of metal hip implant that could be distinguished positively from those causing problems.The Birmingham hip components used as part of a total hip replacement were the second type of Smith & Nephew hip that has led to litigation. The S&N Birmingham THA components did not get FDA approval.All brands of metal-on-metal hips have caused problems, injuries, and symptoms. That is why they are mostly no longer in use today.Smith & Nephew lawsuits began for similar problems occurring with the Birmingham hip components soon after Zimmer and DePuy started dealing with litigation for their metal-on-metal hip systems.The results of the S&N bellwether trial that took place for one of the first Smith & Nephew cases last June. What does this litigation mean for you if you have had a hip replacement done in the last ten to fifteen years? Links and resources: If you think you may have a possible S&N Birmingham case, call Clay at 919-546-8788. Note: The information in this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. All the information in this episode was derived from media reports, public court filings, and other publicly available resources. Any opinions presented are mine alone. The information provided is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or medical advice.

CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines are used to alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea and other conditions. Millions of people rely on those devices to keep their airways open throughout the night so that they can get a good night’s rest and avoid other health issues. Recently, the Phillips family of companies issued a massive recall for several CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines. In this conversation, Attorney Clay Hodges gets into the details of the CPAP Recall. Between three and four million machines have been affected by it, and it could take a year or more to repair or replace them all. This subject is very important, so if you or anyone you know uses any of these devices, tune in to this episode to find out more! Show highlights: sleep apnea Links and resources: If you think you may have a case for litigation, call Clay at 919-546-8788.

The HIV medication tenofovir has been prescribed for years to delay the progression of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Studies are now showing serious problems from this medication, including toxicity to kidneys, bone loss, and bone injury. Join us on this episode to learn more about tenofovir and its problems. We are joined by my friend and fellow product liability lawyer, Whitney Butcher, an attorney with Hilliard Martinez & Gonzales. Whitney has a long history of representing individuals injured by harmful medications and defective medical devices. In today’s conversation, we discuss tenofovir and the brand-name medications (like Truvada) that have been developed from this compound, the problems that have been discovered, and the litigation that has followed. Show Highlights: Resources: https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com

Paraquat is a popular chemical used as a pesticide for many farms and vineyards in the United States. Unfortunately, many consumers are unaware of the harmful and deadly effects this toxic chemical can have on their health. In this conversation, Clay Hodges shares the inside scoop on Paraquat and reveals the many deadly side effects this product can have. If you or anyone you know has come in contact with this chemical, tune into this episode to learn more! Show Highlights: Links: https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com

We all try to be conscious of what we eat, so shouldn’t we be conscious of what medical devices are implanted in our bodies? Unfortunately, most people can’t make sense of the millions of adverse events filed with the FDA. Today’s guest, Madris Kinard, left the FDA after years of seeing patients not get the data they need and started Device Events. Device Events is a subscription-based service that provides stakeholders with accessible information on products. Join Clay Hodges in this interview for more information on the gaps in the FDA, changes being made, and what Device Events does differently. Show Highlights: dental implantsbreast implants Links: https://www.deviceevents.com https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com

In this week’s episode, Clay’s friend and former client shares her experience from recovering from not one, but three hip replacement surgeries. “Amy” discusses her journey from discovering her need for hip replacement surgery, to having the surgery, to how she knew the product was defective, and through her recovery process. This conversation is full of important information if you have or think you may need a hip replacement. Join Clay Hodges in this episode to learn more about Amy’s experience with a defective hip replacement. Show Highlights: Links: https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com

While many of us think critically and “do our own research” when it comes to our healthcare, that often is not enough when the media we consume is inaccurate and driven by profit. Today’s guest, Dr. Jerome Hoffman, is a professor of medicine and emergency medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine, who is passionate about the problems of over-diagnosing and over-treating patients. Dr. Hoffman discusses the power of profit in the pharmaceutical world and how it impacts our medical treatment. Dr. Hoffman wants to see change in the medical field by teaching people to be more thoughtful and careful about their own healthcare. Join Clay in this insightful and highly informative episode to learn more about what really goes on behind the scenes of American healthcare. Show Highlights: Links: https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com

Zantac was a popular drug for many years but has now been removed from shelves. If you are wondering why this once popular heart burn medication is now facing recall and litigation, listen to this podcast episode. In this episode Clay Hodges shares the story of Zantac, how successful marketing turned the medication into a blockbuster, and how harmful chemicals eventually forced it off the market. If you or someone you know may have taken Zantac, this episode is full of vital and resourceful information. Show Highlights: Links: Contact Clay: 919--546-8788 https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com/failed-hips-and-harmful-drugs-the-product-liability-podcast/ Note: Defendants in the Zantac/ranitidine litigation dispute many of the allegations in the MDL litigation, and Plaintiffs will have to prove their cases in court. The information provided in this podcast was developed from studies, news articles, and publicly-available court materials.

As a product liability lawyer, Clay Hodges has seen many cases of failed hip replacements. In this episode, Clay shares insight as to why your artificial hip may be failing and how to recognize evidence that it is. This episode is not medical advice, but is meant to offer insight as to whether or not you should inquire with your doctor about your hip replacement concerns. There are certain red flags that may indicate if your hip replacement is defective or not. If you want to know what the signs of an artificial hip failure may look like, join Clay in this episode. Show Highlights: Links: https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com/failed-hips-and-harmful-drugs-the-product-liability-podcast/ Contact by phone: 919-546-8788

Soldiers are often exposed to excessive and potentially hazardous noises on a daily basis. This can result in long term and extreme cases of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Today’s guest, Chet Sechrest, is a retired member of the Army, a trained Medic, who spent almost three decades as an Army Ranger and later as a member of the Special Forces. Chet shares his own personal experience and gives unique insight on the susceptibility and vulnerability soldiers have to hazardous noise and hearing loss. To hear more about the issues surrounding this epidemic, tune into this episode of Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs. Show Highlights: Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failed-hips-and-harmful-drugs/id1418154129 https://honorandvalorfoundation.org

While mild hearing loss can be a side effect of aging, often people suffer hearing loss from working in loud environments. Military service can be a loud environment. There are many avoidable environmental factors that can help avoid hearing damage if you have an awareness of them. Your ability to hear is important and it can be debilitating to suffer the loss of your hearing. Today, Product Liability Attorney Clay Hodges talks how to avoid noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) and the litigation emerging from defective earplugs used in the military and armed forces. To hear more about the impact of noise induced hearing loss and the cases involving dual-ended combat arms earplugs, tune in to this episode of Failed Hips and Harmed Drugs. Show Highlights: Links: To contact Clay for questions regarding failed medical devices or defective drugs: 919-546-8788 https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com/category/podcast/

There are many factors to consider when taking a product liability case to court, including the financial costs. Even after you win your case, there are litigation and other costs and payments that have to be handled. In today’s podcast, Product Liability Lawyer Clay Hodges talks about how to manage these costs after your lawsuit is won, the financial differences between winning through a settlement or jury trial, and additional expenses that may impact your net award. Tune into this episode of Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs for more on what happens next after your settlement is complete. Show Highlights: Links: To contact Clay for questions regarding failed medical devices or defective drugs: 919.546.8788 https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com/category/podcast/

Do you have pain that seems irregular after Hip Surgery? Today’s guest will guide us through the expectations of hip surgery, what it is like to go through the surgery, what rehab is like, and what happens to a person when an artificial hip fails inside the body. Amy Dougherty a physical therapist on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is the owner of Outer Banks Physical Therapy. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where Clay also attended college and Law School. Loved by her patients, she is an outstanding Physical Therapist and will explain how hip surgery impacts your body and what happens to the body when hip surgery fails. Show Highlights: Resources: Call Attorney Clay Hodges 919-456-8788 Subscribe to Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs Podcast Outer Banks Physical Therapy Website

On today’s episode we get to hear from Jeanne Lenzer, a medical investigative journalist. Last year she wrote, The Danger Within Us: America’s Untested, Unregulated, Medical Device Industry, and One Man’s Battle to Survive It. Jeanne has also written for many publications including the New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Discover, Slate and many more. Show Highlights: Resources: Call Attorney Clay Hodges 919-546-8788 Subscribe to Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs Podcast Jeanne Lenzer Website & Book

Medical and health cases typically arise from detrimental effects to one’s health due to a faulty product. If this is the case, an individual may need to file a product liability lawsuit. Bringing cases like this to court can take years to resolve and there are many factors that can dictate the process. If you are currently involved in a product liability lawsuit or want to learn more about the process in which one occurs tune in to this episode of Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs with Attorney Clay Hodges. Topics include: Connect with Clay: Clay's Website

If you are experiencing chronic pain due to a hip replacement, it is vital you take the right precautions in order to receive compensation. There are many steps to take in regards to dealing with a defective product and each of them is necessary to create a potential case. In this episode of Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs, Clay Hodges will teach you the steps to take under the circumstances of a failed hip replacement and how to make the right decisions for your overall health. Show Highlights: Resources: Clay’s Contact number: 919-546-8788

Many medical devices and prescription drugs claim to be the resolution to all your problems, but while they may solve your current issue it’s possible they may cause another. Medical products are often rushed and put onto shelves before they’re adequately tested. Clay Hodges wants to educate you on these products and their side effects before they lead to litigation. Tune into this episode of Failed Hips and Harmful Drugs with product liability lawyer and host, Clay Hodges, to gain useful information on how to approach medical devices. Show Highlights: Resources: https://www.northcarolinaproductliabilitylawyer.com